Author: Edinburgh Castle

View of Edinburgh Castle perched on a rocky hill, surrounded by stone walls and overlooking the cityscape and distant water under a clear blue sky. In the foreground, there is an illustration of a historical pirate in ornate period clothing, outlined in red and holding a long sword.

Pirates of Edinburgh Castle

2 December 2025

Stories from the castle

In this portrait the King's clothes are meticulously rendered. James VI is shown wearing a broad-brimmed black hat, an embroidered black coat over a costume decorated with gold braid and jewelled buttons down the front.

James VI and his Edinburgh Castle legacy

26 March 2025

Scottish History

Colourful projections on the front of Edinburgh Castle as part of the Castle of Light event

Castle of Light: Celebrate 900 Years of Edinburgh

18 December 2024

Events

Edinburgh Castle on a sunny day, shot from a distance across a meadow with daisies.

Reinventing Edinburgh Castle: A Romantic Revival

7 October 2024

Architecture and Design

Main gate of Edinburgh Castle photographed from the esplanade.

750 years of Robert the Bruce

11 July 2024

Scottish History

Two set ups for afternoon tea. There is an etagere with scrumptious sandwiches and mini cakes and scones and two teapots.

An Afternoon Tea fit for Royalty

24 June 2024

Food & Drink

A conservator carefully lifting a lavish gold crown decorated with precious stones

Preserving Scotland’s Heritage: The Honours of Scotland

30 November 2023

Uncategorized

Four people walking arm in arm smiling. They are wearing costumes and Venetian-looking masks and carry trick or treat buckets.

October holiday fun awaits at Edinburgh Castle

4 October 2023

Events

Engraving of James VI seated on a throne with the royal regalia.

King James VI: The Return of the King

15 May 2023

Stories from the castle

Looking forward to an action-packed August with the Tattoo

24 March 2023

Events

A photo of two adults and two young people looking at a light installation at Edinburgh Castle of Light, smiling.

Castle of Light: A Kingdom of Colours – Behind the Scenes

15 November 2022

Christmas

Film still from "The Lost King" showing Sally Hawkins siting on bench in front of Edinburgh Castle with books about King Richard III

Capturing the Big Bang: Filming ‘The Lost King’ at Edinburgh Castle

21 September 2022

Behind the scenes

Subscribe by email

We'll keep you up to date with the latest news from Edinburgh Castle.